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Haddon Property Developments (HPDL) owner Peter Hunt lodged the housing plans after shutting the golf course. The development also included a primary school and an 'employment' site.

The company has six weeks to challenge the ruling in the High Court.

Campaigners held public meetings against the housing plans

Wychwood Community Group chairman Trevor Sandry said: “It is good to know that those involved in the planning process listen carefully to what is being said by all parties and take into account the objections submitted. The secretary of state’s decision vindicates all of the hard work done over the past four-and-a-half years by so many people.

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“Without that support, encouragement and help from everyone we couldn’t have done this.

“We hope HPDL will not believe there are any grounds to challenge this decision in the High Court. Once we are past that six-week barrier we can start looking to the future. We hope it may be possible to work positively with HPDL to decide what will now be done with the golf course land.”

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The Government's decision is a victory for Cheshire East Council which has previously been criticised for failing to demonstrate a five-year housing supply plan.

Councillor Ainsley Arnold, cabinet member for housing and planning, said: “We are absolutely delighted with this decision. It is a vindication of our stand against unplanned development. The secretary of state has agreed that the council is now able to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing land through the Local Plan.”